Become a better DM, storyteller and player each week! Professional GMs Eric Holden & Matt Staples talk gaming, storytelling and more. Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of Dungeons & Dragons (or other table top RPGs), a gaming pro, or somewhere in between, you can be assured to learn something that will make your game more interesting, engaging, and most of all fun.
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Where we navigate the Emergency Medicine labor market, the role of the EM NP PA, the relationship between clinicians and facilities, and all the financial issues that come with it.
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This podcast is created to show the 6th grade students that they can create an audio podcast and share it with the world. We #CreateOverConsume at Hyatts Middle School.
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Eric and Matt sit down with Travis Sivart to chat about writing, ghost hunting, his knighthood and monsters. Travis is an author of multiple genres of books including sci-fi and fantasy novels. He created the Traverse Reality, a shared universe that connects cyberpunk, fantasy and steampunk works, and writes characters who feel real to his readers.…
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The trick to having a good fantasy world vs. a great one is how you use tiny details to generate interest. Enhance your storytelling with 8 simple rules that add depth, energy, and fun for both you and your players. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Gish'n It Up: How to Play a Dungeons & Dragons Eldritch Knight
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Looking to smack your foes with a sword AND arcane power? Look no further than our guide to D&D 5e’s Eldritch Knight! Learn how to customize your fighter for maximum flavor and fun. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Eric and Matt get out the crystal ball and provide 10 possible insights into the future of D&D 2024 edition, the company Hasbro and gaming in general. Will things get worse before they get better? Will Hasbro make a cash grab (yes)? Will they ever remake DarkSun (no)? Find out here! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and che…
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We Interview Ed Jowett from Shades of Vengeance
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Eric sits down with Ed Jowett, managing director and lead games designer of Shades of Vengeance. Ed's newest game Era: Kaiju (a game where you get to play a giant monster) is currently on kickstarter. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Have a fantasy town but are lacking in story, depth, and the most important part, people? Beef up your worldbuilding with colorful non-player characters! Dive into the episode and fill your town with example friends, enemies and everything in between. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on …
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Seeking more elemental power in your D&D games? This week we’ve 8, powerful magic item creations, sure to bring a spark to your player’s eyes. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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The Gith: A History of the Githyanki & Githzerai
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Whereupon we dive into the strange and sordid history of the Gith from D&D. Discover new game and story options, ways to improve both groups, and learn why the Githyanki and Githzerai hate each other so much. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we enlighten our listeners on the finer points of running a monk only, or martial arts themed campaign in D&D. Stretch out your body and your mind and let the fists fly! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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How do you successfully world build? Learn these easy DM tips and tricks to build taverns, towns and worlds WITH your players! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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Whereupon we unleash a molten fountain of knowledge on how to successfully run a game in volcanic terrain. Send your players into a fiery holocaust, where scorching monsters dwell! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Once again, Eric & Matt dive into internet shouting matches to go over 10 more spicy D&D hot takes! You have opinions, we have answers…sort of. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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Whereupon we administer swift knowledge for running action packed, fast paced adventures and time sensitive campaigns. DMs and storytellers, grab your seat belts and notepads…let’s create some dramatic tension! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we provide 6 new monsters of frosty death for you to use in your next game! Brave the frigid lands of ice and snow and fight living snowbanks, baleful undead, and cows made of ice cream. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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5 TTRPGs You Should Be Playing Right Now!
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Whereupon we showcase 5 amazing tabletop games you should immediately add to your collection. Try your hand at Appalachian horror, play undead city dwellers, sci-fi aliens, and much more! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we examine all the various iterations of Dungeons & Dragons to pick out what’s great, and what isn’t. Learn the good, the bad, and the ugly about the world’s greatest roleplaying game! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we delve into the lore and storytelling aspects of curses in games, and show you how to vastly improve the experience for your players. Dole out your own home-brew curses that are interesting and amusing, or use the ones provided! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website…
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Whereupon we entice you with 6 brand-new and absurd enchantment spells, full of amusing lore and flavor. Unleash psychic horror, manipulate crowds and perform the safety dance, all to your delight! Support the show --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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The Realities of Stressed Physicians, Soaring Patient Volume, and Burnout, with Jenn Mayers
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From the early years of forging a path in emergency medicine as a new grad to the complexities of compensation models and the enigmatic world of RVUs, Jenn Mayers shares the realities of working alongside stressed supervising physicians, managing soaring patient volumes, and tackling the burnout epidemic. We discuss: Jenn's Early Years in Emergency…
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Whereupon we take a walk in the Far Realm to show you how to birth forth your own horrible abominations. Create your own custom tentacled horrors, or use the ones we’ve kindly provided in this episode against your players! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorne…
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Whereupon we take the 6 most common problems in a party’s makeup, and provide several creative options to overcome each challenge. Whether it’s an all caster group or a game full of rogues, you can be sure to overcome whatever the storyteller throws at you! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socia…
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Rural Emergency Medicine: A PA's Journey with Dr. Eric Holden
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How can PAs excel in rural critical access hospital emergency departments? Our guest, Dr. Eric Holden, a seasoned Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant, will unveil a solution that combines his extensive experience and expertise. We discuss: Dr. Holden's Unique Journey, from EMT training to a Doctorate in Health Sciences, and learn how it has shap…
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Whereupon we take 10 magic items from the Dungeon Masters Guide and add some fun quirks to each object. Use these quirky objects to add some lore to your game or use them as inspiration to make your own quirks! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we explore the cosmology and lore of Yggdrasil in the D&D universe. Grow some adventure with the World Tree, and add a little Norse flavor to your next game! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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Whereupon we craft 8 unique pieces of fantasy real estate for you to use in your next game. Have your players journey to draconic graveyards, arcane pyramids, volcanic cages and more! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we grant DMs several storytelling methods to manage the vast amount of problematic wealth player characters obtain, without breaking the game world. Diversify your assets in this high yield episode! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Youthful Challenges: Navigating the Diverse Landscape of Emergency Medicine with John Canion, Emergency Medicine NP
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Today host Omar Nava sits down with John Canion, an Emergency Medicine NP, to explore the multifaceted world of NP and PA training in the context of emergency medicine. John shares his inspiring journey to becoming an emergency medicine NP, having worked in various areas of nursing before finding his passion in the ER. He discusses the challenges o…
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Whereupon we show you how to construct your own convention survival backpack to not only get through your first con, but also thrive! Carry the essentials, while having plenty of room for all the stuff you want to buy. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.co…
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Whereupon we harness our inner Gnome to craft 8 delightfully deadly traps for your favorite game. Spice up your dungeon with whimsical, whorling blades, crazed chemicals, and fake flumphs! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we explore some of the controversy regarding guns and explosives in fantasy games, and show you how to incorporate them into your campaign. Break out of dull games, and add some gunpowder for a fiery story! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we shed light on the stats, tactics and lore of your favorite, adventurer eating, shapeshifting dungeon monsters. Everything’s a mimic in this week’s episode! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we plunder a dragon’s horde of information on how to run an exciting and entertaining rogue campaign. Gather your characters, grab your daggers and spells…it’s time for a robbery! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Postgraduate Training, PA Residency, and the Changing Landscape of Emergency Medicine
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Today we are joined by Amanda Gallagher, an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant with a unique perspective on the field. Amanda, who serves as the Postgraduate Training Director for an EMPA program at the University of New Mexico, shares her inspiring journey to becoming an EM leader and highlights the challenges and blessings encountered along t…
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Whereupon we present 8 delightful magical materials for you to use in your tabletop game, complete with lore and potentially ridiculous uses. Grab your hardhat and get ready to construct new amazing stories for your players! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscor…
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Whereupon we summon 6 new, whimsical conjuration spells for your campaign. Amuse children, roll your enemies with deadly wood and hug plush aberrations! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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Personal Liability Insurance in Emergency Medicine: Mitigating Risks in a Challenging Landscape, with PA Robert Blumm
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Today we welcome Physician Associate Robert Blumm to discuss the importance of personal liability insurance in emergency medicine. Robert shares his journey, which includes experiences as a combat medic and a surgical PA, highlighting the need for decisive action in emergency situations. The conversation delves into the changing landscape of health…
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Whereupon we provide much needed intel on how to survive your very first convention. Learn essential con skills, the 1-3-5 rule and how to maximize your fun while keeping safe. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we bring 4 new, soul tempting Warlock Patrons to the table for you to use in your favorite game. Sign with the powerful, nameless entity and add amazing story elements to your character! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Whereupon we examine the common pitfalls with most random encounter tables and how to remake them into amazing tools for story creation. Roll up some epic tales! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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More Patients, More Responsibility: How the NP Role Has Changed in the Last Decade, with Gabe Westheimer
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When Gabe Westheimer first began as an emergency Nurse Practitioner 10 years ago, his role was quite a bit different. Back then one or two NPs plus a physician would take care of about 18 beds. Now, he's looking after double or triple the number of patients, plus managing patients in the waiting room. It's a different world now in emergency medicin…
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Whereupon we hatch several methods to create your own unique dragons in any campaign setting. Unleash your favorite flying reptiles on unsuspecting players, create new monsters, NPCs and more! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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What is a Satisfactory Compensation Model for PAs and NPs?
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Christian Hommes has enjoyed working as a Physician Assistant, but at times he has felt frustrated with a stagnant career trajectory. Many of you have felt that as well, but what can you do about it? And what exactly is a fair compensation model for PAs and NPs when you consider factors like experience, competence, and number of patients seen? It's…
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Whereupon we dive into the age old argument of realism in a magical game and why it’s silly. Learn how to justify whatever crazy ideas you want for you game, because magic exists. Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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Feeling Unprepared for Emergency Medicine after PA School
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When students are applying to PA school, we're praying to get in. When we get in, we can't wait to get out. And when we're out, we're wondering why in the world they let us do this! Today we're talking about that feeling of being unprepared coming out of school, and what PAs can do about it to be ready for the Emergency Room. About Our Guests Carly…
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Whereupon we cobble together 6 essential magic items every adventurer would love to have in their next dungeon descent. Get them today, supplies limited! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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How to Retain Emergency Medicine NP & PA Talent, with Hilary Hommes
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In many emergency rooms, nurse practitioners and physician assistants feel expendable for a variety of reasons - lack of pay increase, poor benefits, or even poor work environment. So what can emergency medicine PA and NP leaders do to retain talent? Hilary Hommes is the lead emergency medicine PA at Envision Healthcare in Nashville TN. Emergency M…
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Eric & Matt take a look at 10 internet hot takes from Twitter, regarding D&D and gaming in general. How bad could it be? Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.comBy Eric Holden & Matt Staples
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Jumping from School to the Emergency Department - Do PAs Get Enough Training?
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Emergency Medicine PA Joel Ruetz joins us to discuss PA education and training, if it makes sense for PAs to jump from school to the ER, and the PA push for independent practice. Emergency Medicine NP & PA Workforce is hosted by Omar Nava, presented by Ivy Clinicians, and produced by Earfluence.By Omar Nava
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Whereupon we instruct new ways to use the often overlooked plains and grasslands terrain for your game. Explore epic ruins in a sea of grass, start a town on the savanna, or just survive a lion attack! Support the Show. --- Hit us up @goblinscorner on Twitter, and check out all links and socials on our website, www.goblinscorner.com…
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How do we develop leaders in Emergency Medicine?
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Philip Hehn, PA-C, joins us to share his journey to becoming an Emergency Medicine leader, what leadership training entails, why it's not for everybody, and the mismatch of APP capability and ED need. Emergency Medicine NP & PA Workforce is hosted by Omar Nava, presented by Ivy Clinicians, and produced by Earfluence.…
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